Guerrero Jr., Barger Lead Comeback Victory Over Diamondbacks

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showcased his power, hitting a home run and pausing to admire the shot as it soared over the wall. His teammate, Addison Barger, added to the excitement with a dramatic, bat-flipping home run in the ninth inning, securing a walkoff victory for Toronto.

Bo Bichette also contributed with a solo home run, tying the game before Barger's game-winning hit. The Blue Jays ultimately defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4, marking their 22nd comeback win of the season. Manager John Schneider praised the players' performance, highlighting their clutch hitting with two strikes.

This victory marked the fifth time in franchise history that Toronto had won a game with back-to-back home runs. Barger, who also hit the game-winner the last time it happened, expressed his preference for avoiding extra innings.

Toronto ended its losing streak and improved their home record. Jeff Hoffman earned the win with an inning of relief, while Chris Bassitt delivered a quality start. Guerrero set the tone early with an RBI double and a 448-foot home run, the longest for the team this season.

The crowd of 38,537 reacted enthusiastically to Guerrero's performance. He finished the night with three hits and three RBIs. Schneider's decision to move Barger up in the lineup proved successful, as the top of the order combined for five runs and seven hits.

The Diamondbacks' reliever Shelby Miller took the loss, and Arizona's record fell to .500. Josh Naylor of Mississauga, Ont., had two hits and a run for the Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays used four different outfielders in center field during the game. Jonatan Clase started but was replaced after being hit by a pitch, and his replacement, Myles Straw, suffered an ankle sprain.